I’ve had Code Name Verity (2012) by Elizabeth Wein in my library queue for months. I think at least twice it came up, but I either forgot to check it out in time or ran out of time to read it. Part of the problem was I couldn’t remember why I’d chosen to read it. I vaguely remembered that it was a young adult novel set during World War II that had something to do with women spies. I was imagining some kind of Disney-fied […]
“Our youth is wasted, We will not waste it…”
We Were Liars is about a very rich family, the Sinclairs. The oldest grandchild, Cadence, is one of the Liars, her cousins and a family friend. They spend wonderful summers on the family’s private island, with their big houses and golden retrievers. One summer is marred by a terrible accident. Cadence can’t remember the details, but the next time she returns to the island, everything has changed. It’s a bit of a mystery, and the ending has a big twist. I thought We Were Liars […]
Nearly Gone
Nearly Gone is about a girl named Nearly who finds herself in a cat and mouse game with a murderer. She was just trying to win a physics scholarship, get out of the trailer park. Alas, a killer has to prey on her obsession with the classified section and leave a bunch of clues, then a bunch of bodies, that all point to Nearly as suspect number one. It’s not too bad, especially considering that there aren’t many mystery/thrillers in Teen books these days. You […]
Beginner’s Guide to Love and Time Travel
The Here and Now is about a girl who traveled back in time after a worldwide pandemic. The travelers are supposed to live under strict rules, but that doesn’t stop Prenna from falling in love with Ethan. There’s a lot of crazy time travel things that are a bit predictable, but I thought their relationship was kind of sweet. You can read my full review here.
Are you more heroic if you sacrifice yourself for people who shun and fear you?
Disclaimer! This was granted to me by Open Road Integrated Media through NetGalley in return for a fair and unbiased review. Aerin is the lonely, ostracized daughter of the ruler of Damar. She has pale skin and fiery red hair amongst a people who are bronzed with dark hair. She cannot even remember who first told her the story, but she has known for as long as she can remember that her mother was a commoner witch-woman who came from the North, who ensorcelled the […]
You could have done with having a BIT more happen, Maggie
Blue Sargent’s mother is missing, and it’s quite clear that time passes differently where she’s gone. This loss affects Blue deeply, although she has Mr. Grey around and her Raven Boys to take her mind off things. Blue, Gansey, Ronan, Adam and even Noah are still trying to find Glendover, looking in caves all over the area. They are told repeatedly that there are three Sleepers under the ground, and it is imperative that one of them not be woken. They now have the aid […]
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